Writers Jonathan Brackley and Sam Vincent are creating a series adaptation of Philip K. Dick's 1953 novella 'The Variable Man,' focusing on a time-traveling tinkerer named Thomas Cole. The series, produced by Motive Pictures and Electric Shepherd Productions, explores futuristic themes through a genre lens, potentially appealing to both UK broadcaster audiences and possibly US viewers. The adaptation's prospects are promising, especially given the creators' previous success, as noted by Motive CEO Simon Maxwell.
"When you've got Sam and John doing what they did so brilliantly with Humans and exploring the modern world through a genre lens, it is something that can absolutely attract broadcasters in the US."
"The Variable Man follows a tinkerer turned accidental time traveler named Thomas Cole, who is transported from 1913 into the future and suddenly finds himself a reluctant player in an interplanetary conflict."
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